Most Overrated Players in the 2007 NFL Draft
posted in Overrated, 2007 NFL Draft, NFL |We have looked at the Safest Players in the 2007 NFL Draft, the most likely busts in the Draft, and the Sleepers of the 07 Draft. Who are the most “overrated” players according to War Room Report scouts? We will be profiling the most overrated prospects, starting with the skill position players. (Mel Kiper’s most recent projection in parentheses)
John Beck, QB, BYU - Beck is a decent prospect, but recent rumblings indicate that he could possibly sneak into the first day or at worst Round Four of the draft have us shaking our heads. Beck has some admirable qualities but does not appear to have what it takes to be a starter the next level. Add to that his age (25, older than most prospects) and lack of experience playing in a pro style offense, Beck seems out of place before the 5th round. (Miami Dolphins: 60th Overall)
Tony Hunt, RB, Penn State - We have been harping on Tony Hunt from the beginning - What elite qualities does he bring? He does not have the long speed or the agility to be a successful NFL back. His greatest attribute is his durability, which hardly seems to make him a Day One or early Day Two selection. (San Francisco 49ers: 124th Overall)
Chris Henry, RB, Arizona - A day one pick for a player that averaged 3.5 yards per carry in college? Henry’s size and speed combo is certainly intriguing, but apparently scouts have misplaced his game tapes. He only had one real standout game at college and is going to have to greatly outperform his college production to be worth a first day pick. (Cleveland Browns: 67th Overall)
Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State - There is no denying Ginn’s speed, but his hands and route running are both suspect. Ginn did not produce to the same level as other first round WRs in college, despite having the Heisman Trophy winner at QB and a first day WR opposite of him. In college, Ginn was only targeted on crosses and jets. The War Room Report questions rather he has the toughness to handle NFL CBs (Tennessee Titans: 19th Overall)
Courtney Taylor, WR, Auburn - Taylor has surprisingly become a first day pick according to some, despite limited long speed and only average hands. Taylor ran his 40 in the 4.6s and his ceiling appears to be as a possession receiver who is little threat to run after the catch. Taylor is unlikely to become a prime red zone target either. (Green Bay Packers: 78th Overall)
Greg Olsen, TE, Miami - We like Greg Olsen, but his lack of an all around game prevents him from being a top 15-20 prospect that some are billing him as. A weak TE crop and a weak draft overall has made Olsen into something he is not. He does have the speed to be a vertical threat, but he was not as productive as you would like at Miami and will have to greatly improve his strength to be an NFL caliber tight end in the blocking department. (Carolina Panthers: 14th Overall)
